If you love pizza but want to avoid carbs entirely, the crustless pizza bowl is your best friend. It keeps everything you love—melty cheese, rich sauce, savory meats—without the dough. This dish is simple, fast, customizable, and surprisingly satisfying. Think of it as a baked pizza in a bowl, loaded with flavor and zero guilt.
Equipment
- oven
- pan
- oven-safe bowl or dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for richness)
- 150–200g ground beef OR Italian sausage OR diced chicken or pepperoni slices
- 2–4 tbsp low-carb or zero-carb pizza sauce (optional if strict zero carb)
- Mushrooms (low carb, optional)
- Black olives
- Green peppers
- Pepperoni slices
- Cooked bacon bits
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pan, cook ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In an oven-safe bowl or dish, add cooked meat as the base. Spoon a thin layer of sauce (optional). Add toppings (pepperoni, olives, etc.). Cover generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top (optional).
- Let it cool slightly, then dig in with a spoon—no crust needed.
Notes
To keep it truly zero carb, use a no-sugar tomato sauce or replace it with a creamy cheese base. Variations include a strict zero-carb version (skip tomato sauce, use melted cheese + meat juices), a creamy version (add cream cheese or heavy cream), a spicy version (add chili flakes or spicy sausage), or an air fryer method (cook at 180°C for 7–10 minutes).
Nutrition
Calories: 400–550 kcal · Protein: 25–35g · Fat: 30–40g · Carbohydrates: 1–3g · Fiber: 0–1g · Net Carbs: ~1–2g
